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New framework could boost pipe standards
26th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The EU Drinking Water Directive introduces harmonised rules for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water, and is set to come into effect on December 31, 2026, plastic pipe... 


Complex projects undermined by fragmented processes
26th June 2026

As South Africa ramps up infrastructure investment and increases private sector participation, projects are becoming more complex, multi-stakeholder dependent and time sensitive, says... 


Networking platform successfully connects graduates to recruiters
26th June 2026

Since its launch in June 2022, civil engineering professional body South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE’s) newest engineering community platform SAICE Connect has proven to be a... 


More action, less talk – consulting engineers’ body
26th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Despite numerous government announcements and budget allocations earmarked for new infrastructure projects in South Africa, the country’s engineering sector, now more than ever, requires action... 


Amendment Bill must balance rights of occupiers with safeguarding public housing assets – Nasho
25th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The proposed Amendment Bill for the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Act must strike an appropriate balance between protecting the rights of occupiers and... 


Hyprop on track to deliver 10% to 12% growth in full-year distributable income
25th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed retail-focused real estate investment trust (Reit) Hyprop Investments says it remains on track to deliver growth in distributable income per share (DIPS) of 10% to 12% for the financial... 


Zimbabwe exploring minerals-backed deals with China to fund infrastructure, minister says
25th June 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe is considering using its vast natural resources to fund road and railway construction projects with China, finance minister Mthuli Ncube said on Wednesday. The southern African nation,... 


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Green Building

Global EIFS market set to grow as green building demand accelerates
12th June 2026

The global exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate  of 10.30% from 2025 to 2032, reaching a valuation of about $240.3-billion by... 


DEE to assess next steps for energy performance certificate registrations
1st June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré has commended owners of large public and private buildings that have registered their properties for an Energy Performance Certificate... 


Nigeria HVACR expo draws strong industry participation
29th May 2026

More than 2 800 industry professionals attended the inaugural editions of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, which were held over three days at the Landmark Centre, in Lagos,... 


AI integration enhances HVAC systems
29th May 2026

AI is becoming increasingly important in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions for the business-to-business sector, particularly for improving energy efficiency, operational... 


Sustainability, urbanisation driving demand for efficient systems
29th May 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Demand for energy efficient heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems is increasing, owing to ongoing urbanisation and industrial development in developing economies,... 


Transition raises costs, skills pressures
29th May 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

 Businesses transitioning to environmentally friendly refrigerants and heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems are facing growing operational, financial and... 


African countries to draft climate roadmaps
22nd May 2026

Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa will be supported by green building network World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to develop or advance national climate action roadmaps for the building... 


Infrastructure

Complex projects undermined by fragmented processes
26th June 2026

As South Africa ramps up infrastructure investment and increases private sector participation, projects are becoming more complex, multi-stakeholder dependent and time sensitive, says... 


Networking platform successfully connects graduates to recruiters
26th June 2026

Since its launch in June 2022, civil engineering professional body South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE’s) newest engineering community platform SAICE Connect has proven to be a... 


More action, less talk – consulting engineers’ body
26th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Despite numerous government announcements and budget allocations earmarked for new infrastructure projects in South Africa, the country’s engineering sector, now more than ever, requires action... 


Zimbabwe exploring minerals-backed deals with China to fund infrastructure, minister says
25th June 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe is considering using its vast natural resources to fund road and railway construction projects with China, finance minister Mthuli Ncube said on Wednesday. The southern African nation,... 


Gap between policy intent and action must be closed to halt deindustrialisation
24th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) president Mervyn Naidoo has called on government to urgently close the prevailing gap between its stated commitment to... 


Infrastructure South Africa raises alarm over high level of tender cancellations
23rd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) has raised concern about the high level of tender cancellations, which it believes is having a negative impact on the construction market, as well as on meeting... 


Afrimat Construction Index records marginal growth in Q1
23rd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The latest Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) shows a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.3%. The first-quarter index was boosted by year-on-year increases of more than 5% in the value of both... 


Materials & Equipment

Networking platform successfully connects graduates to recruiters
26th June 2026

Since its launch in June 2022, civil engineering professional body South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE’s) newest engineering community platform SAICE Connect has proven to be a... 


More action, less talk – consulting engineers’ body
26th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Despite numerous government announcements and budget allocations earmarked for new infrastructure projects in South Africa, the country’s engineering sector, now more than ever, requires action... 


Afrimat Construction Index records marginal growth in Q1
23rd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The latest Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) shows a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.3%. The first-quarter index was boosted by year-on-year increases of more than 5% in the value of both... 


Steel shortage, tariffs drive up costs
19th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

The gap in local supply of lighter long steel products, following the closure of steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Newcastle Works in November last year, compounded by tariffs, has... 


Restoration project advances
19th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Following its appointment in May 2025 to assist in restoring and rehabilitating Parliament’s Old Assembly Building, in Cape Town, demolition contractor Draco Group completed its full scope of work... 


Effective insulation ensures stable temperature, reduces energy consumption
12th June 2026

Effective insulation helps to stabilise indoor temperatures, ensuring comfortable temperatures while minimising the need for mechanical heating and cooling, says sustainability-focused sector body... 


Inadequate enforcement limits regulation impact
12th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While South Africa has appropriate insulation regulatory frameworks in place across thermal performance, fire safety and consumer protection, inadequate enforcement "creates gaps" in their... 


Property

Hyprop completes R45m solar project at The Glen
19th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Real estate investment trust Hyprop Investments has completed and commissioned the R45-million Phase 2 of its solar PV project at the Glen Shopping Centre, which the company co-owns and manages.... 


Vukile records solid full-year performance, portfolio growth
17th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund achieved 9.3% year-on-year increase in funds from operations (FFO) and dividends a share for the financial year ended March 31. The specialist retail real estate... 


Heightened demand for office space driving fit-out cost increases, says Turner & Townsend
15th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Professional services and management consulting firm Turner & Townsend has highlighted that a combination of a rise in demand for premium, highly amenitised Grade A office space and a shortfall in... 


Tiber starts construction on R1bn cantilevered pool deck at ‘The Paradigm’
15th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the recent completion of basement works and bulk excavations on the R1-billion The Paradigm building on Buitengracht Street, in the Western Cape, construction company Tiber Construction... 


Growthpoint makes sizable investment to increase private hospital capacity in KwaZulu-Natal
12th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings (GHPH) is nearing the completion of a R60-million expansion of the Busamed Gateway Private Hospital in Umhlanga Ridge,... 


Fortress reaffirms distributable earnings forecast, provides guidance for FY2027
12th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Fortress Real Estate Investments has reaffirmed its distributable earnings forecast of at least R2.15-billion for the financial year ending June 30. This translates into a forecast... 


Affordable housing construction to start at Salt River Market site this year
11th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has handed over the Salt River Market site for the construction of 970 inner-city affordable housing units by developer Communicare. Salt River Market is among four... 


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